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Who was the first ruler in the Chola-Chalukya line?

A.
Raja Raja II
B.
Vikrama chola
C.
Kulothunga I
D.
Adhi Rajendran

Solution:

The correct answer is Kulothunga I. Kulothunga IHe was an 11th-century Chola Emperor. He ruled for nearly fifty-two years. He succeeded his father, Rajaraja Narendra and served as the Eastern Chalukya Emperor. He was the first ruler in the Chola-Chalukya line. Kulottunga had diplomatic relations with Kanauj, Cambodia, Khmer, Pagan and China. He was a patron of arts and celebrated the Tamil poem 'Kalingattuparani'. Important PointsCholasThanjavur is the capital of the Imperial Chola Dynasty. Aditya I, the second Chola King, defeated the Pandyan and the Pallava dynasty. His son, Parantaka I, conquered Sri Lanka and defeated the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Rajaraja Chola I also built the Brihadeeswarar Temple. Rajendra Chola I built Gangaikonda Cholapuram as a new capital. Additional InformationRaja Raja IIHe was a Chola emperor who ruled from 1150 CE to 1173 CE. He invaded Sri Lanka and controlled various dynasties. He initiated the construction of the famous Airavatesvarar Temple at Darasuram. As a result of succession, civil unrest weakened the Chola influence. He chose the grandson of Vikrama Chola, Rajadhiraja Chola II as his heir. Vikrama CholaHe is known as Ko Parakesari Varman. He was a 12th-century ruler of the Chola Empire. He was the successor of Kulothunga I. He held the titles like Rajakesari and Parakesari. Adhi RajendranAdhirajendra Chola ruled for a few months as the Chola king. He was the successor of Virarajendra Chola. He was the last clan of the Chola dynasty.

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